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Xiamen at a glance
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Xiamen is one of China's five Special Economic Zones open to the world. It is a well-known, scenic port city commonly known as the "Garden on the Sea" and the "Glittering Pearl on the Sea". With its unique local culture and beautiful scenery, excellent weather all year round and booming economy, Xiamen has increasingly been attracting the attention of the world.
Xiamen has combined the long-standing traditional Minnan culture with modern western culture. Its friendly citizens and delightful environment make Xiamen one of the best cities in the world, whether for working, living or studying. The blend of eastern and western culture you encounter as you wander through the city is of endless fascination.
Xiamen enjoys outstanding public facilities, and, in terms of its GDP, is among the leaders of the large and medium-sized cities of China. Xiamen is a port city and a transportation hub, easily accessible by sea, land or air. As well as its highly-developed modern communications facilities, Xiamen has established excellent social security systems, and financial and insurance institutions. It enjoys a fair legal environment and a high level of social order.
It is a city, which combines harmoniously material prosperity, cultural diversity, and political progress. In March 2005, it was ranked 9th among 200 Chinese cities for its comprehensive strength.
City Tree: Flame Tree
City Flower: Bougainvillea
City Bird: Egret
Awards: "The Habitat Scroll of Honour Award", "International Garden City", "National Excellent City for Tourism", "National Model City for Environmental Protection", "National Sanitary City", "National Garden City" |
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